Warrenton Academy of Virtual Education (WAVE)
2024-2025 School Year
Q: What is Warrenton Academy of Virtual Education (WAVE)?
WAVE is a K–12 academic program offered by Warrenton Hammond School District. WAVE began with the intent to meet the needs of our students and families during the 2020-2021 pandemic-impacted school year. It has been sustained since then.
Q: How do I enroll my child or children WAVE?
WAVE is administered as a program under one of our three schools. Contact your child's school for more information about how to register.
K - 5 Warrenton Grade School at (503) 861-3376
6 - 8 Warrenton Middle School at (971) 445-4500
9 - 12 Warrenton High School at (503) 861-3317
Q: Do students have to commit to the WAVE for the entire year?
No. Students who choose online learning through Warrenton Academy of Virtual Education will have a 2-week window to determine if WAVE is a good fit. After the two weeks, students will remain enrolled for the semester.
- At the end of the semester, students living within the Warrenton Hammond School District boundaries may choose to return to their brick-and-mortar school. Parents/guardians must give the school two weeks' notice of the change.
- Students living outside district boundaries are not guaranteed placement within a WHSD brick-and-mortar school. To be considered, parents/guardians must provide a two-week notice and contact the corresponding WHSD school principal.
Q: What if my student enrolls in WAVE but regularly does not participate in WAVE online courses, regularly fails to submit assignments, or receives failing grades on tests and quizzes?
- The district reserves the right to remove a student from the WAVE program who regularly fails to participate in online courses or is failing multiple online courses. These students and their families will receive a warning notice from the school and be given two weeks to correct the situation. Should the student continue to struggle with participation, assignment completion and/or passing tests and quizzes, the student will be disenrolled from WAVE and be allowed to return to in-person learning in the Warrenton Hammond School District.
Q: What curriculum is provided through the Warrenton Academy of Virtual Education program?
Warrenton Academy of Virtual Education provides an online K–12 curriculum through the K12 Stride learning management system to meet state and national standards. It is tailored to meet the educational requirements to help students meet district benchmarks and achieve individual success. K-12 Stride uses Oregon-licensed teachers to implement an interactive online curriculum, resources, and tools to help students learn effectively and cultivate a passion for learning.
Q: What technology is needed to access the Warrenton Academy of Virtual Education program?
Access to the online curriculum requires a laptop or computer and an internet connection. Once enrolled, all WAVE students will be issued a laptop.
Q: Can students enrolled in the WAVE program participate in school activities at the school they were attending?
Yes. Students attending the Warrenton Academy of Virtual Education are co-enrolled with their brick-and-mortar schools and can participate in interscholastic and other extracurricular activities at their school. Middle and High schoolers can participate in sports as long as all eligibility requirements are met.
Q: Are students attending WAVE eligible for meal services?
Yes, school meals are free of charge for all students. They can be picked up at one of our schools.
Q: Who can I contact if I have questions?
WAVE is a program under the operation of one of our schools so you can contact the school for more information about the WAVE program at your child's grade level:
K - 5 Warrenton Grade School at (503) 861-3376
6 - 8 Warrenton Middle School at (971) 445-4500
9 - 12 Warrenton High School at (503) 861-3317